Automation & Control Systems Engineer

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Agratas

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Puriton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Bridgwater, Somerset - Hybrid

What you’ll do…

As an Automation and Control Systems Engineer at Agratas, you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems and control strategies to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and ensure high-quality production of battery cells. This role requires a deep understanding of automation technologies, control systems, and manufacturing processes within the battery industry.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process automation, PLCs, IPC, VFD, SCADA, HMI, Vision Systems, Robotics, communication protocols, MES, and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) integration. You will manage large-scale automation projects and drive improvements in manufacturing operations.

Who we are…

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop, and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors. We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK headquarters is in the Midlands, and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset.

The team you’ll join…

The Process Engineering team is a dynamic group working across electrode, cell assembly, FA&T (formation, ageing, and testing), control and automation, manufacturing systems, digital manufacturing, process safety, and logistics engineering. Being a relatively new team, you’ll play a critical role in creating processes and building large-scale manufacturing lines from the ground up.

What you’ll bring…

• Experience in Automation & Control Systems engineering within battery or similar high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA systems, HMI, IPC, DCS, and other control systems in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of advanced automation technologies such as robotics, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), and machine vision systems in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in programming and testing PLCs (Siemens, Omron, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley).
• Knowledge of Industrial Cybersecurity, control network architecture, and communication protocols (Ethernet, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, Modbus).
• Experience in project management, coordination, and customer relationship-building skills.
• Experience with Vision Control Systems for quality inspection, process monitoring, and defect detection, including system setup, integration, and optimization.

What you’ll get…

As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, a car allowance, a company bonus, enhanced parental leave, and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide wellbeing support.

You’ll work in a rapidly scaling environment as a subsidiary of Tata Sons, helping build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and making your mark in a new organization.

Agratas is a place to be authentically you.

We believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy. We cultivate a diverse workforce that respects individuality. We welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, or ability. If you have specific needs or require adjustments, please inform the Talent Acquisition team.